Master’s Degrees in General Genetics
Education Levels of General Genetics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 69 people earned their master's degree in general genetics. This earns it the #603 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general genetics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 169 |
| Master’s Degree | 69 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
Earnings of General Genetics Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general genetics majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for general genetics students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in general genetics. About 50.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 34 |
| Women | 35 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general genetics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 36 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Most Popular General Genetics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 26 colleges that offer a master’s degree in general genetics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Yale University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in general genetics from Yale.
University of Chicago is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general genetics. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in general genetics from UChicago. About 56% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general genetics. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in general genetics from UW - Madison. Of these students, 50% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for general genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Davis. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in general genetics from UC Davis. Of these students, 67% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general genetics. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in general genetics from Columbia. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for general genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in general genetics from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for general genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Connecticut. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in general genetics from UCONN. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for general genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Kansas State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in general genetics from K -State.
University of Rochester comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general genetics. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in general genetics from University of Rochester. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for general genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arizona. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in general genetics from University of Arizona.
Iowa State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general genetics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in general genetics from Iowa State.
The 10th most popular school in the country for general genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stony Brook University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in general genetics from SUNY Stony Brook.
The 10th most popular school in the country for general genetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in general genetics from NC State.
Case Western Reserve University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general genetics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in general genetics from Case Western.
University of Georgia is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general genetics. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in general genetics from UGA.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general genetics that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Human/Medical Genetics | 215 |
| Genome Sciences | 143 |
| Molecular Genetics | 24 |
| Other Genetics | 14 |
| Animal Genetics | 5 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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